Parkview Elementary

www.mpsdk12.net/fs/pages/1099

364 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Parkview Elementary School, located at 1225 26th Street in Meridian, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Meridian Public School District. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing core academic instruction to students in the local community, emphasizing the development of essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills during the formative years of childhood. The school operates with the goal of preparing its diverse student body for future academic success through a structured classroom environment and a commitment to meeting state educational standards.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Parkview Elementary plays a vital role in the Meridian community as a hub for neighborhood engagement and youth development. The school works to foster a supportive learning climate that encourages student participation and personal growth. By partnering with families and local stakeholders, the institution strives to address the unique needs of its students, aiming to provide a safe and enriching space that lays the groundwork for long-term educational achievement and responsible citizenship.

364

Total Students

28.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parkview Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	2
Black	347
Asian	4
Two or More	9

Black
347 (95.3%)
Two or More
9 (2.5%)
Asian
4 (1.1%)
White
2 (0.5%)
Hispanic
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Meridian Public Schools
Phone:	(601)484-4990
Website:	http://www.mpsdk12.net/fs/pages/1099
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	364
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 59